A raccoon in Virginia caused chaos after sneaking into a liquor store and helping itself to the alcohol.

Late on a Friday night, the animal broke into the shop. Once inside, it knocked over bottles and smashed glass.

By the next morning, the store looked like the aftermath of a wild party. Alcohol soaked the floor, while broken bottles covered the aisles. As a result, the whole shop smelled strongly of liquor.

Police soon arrived to investigate the break-in. However, Officer Martin quickly realised the culprit wasn’t a typical burglar.

First, she followed the trail of spilled alcohol through the store. Then she checked the bathroom and made an unexpected discovery.

There, between a toilet and a bin, the raccoon lay fast asleep.

The animal had clearly overindulged. Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter later said the raccoon appeared “very intoxicated.”

Soon, locals began sharing the bizarre story of a Drunk Raccoon Breaks Into Liquor Store and Passes Out in Bathroom.

Officer Martin safely captured the raccoon and transported it to the shelter. Staff gave the animal time to sober up.

After several hours of rest and a quick health check, staff released the raccoon back into the wild. Fortunately, it showed no signs of injury — apart from what might have been a hangover.

Since then, the story of a Drunk Raccoon Breaks Into Liquor Store and Passes Out in Bathroom has amused locals and animal lovers alike.

Unfortunately, no CCTV footage exists. The raccoon entered through the ceiling and knocked the camera down during its break-in.

Meanwhile, the store thanked Officer Martin for giving their unexpected visitor a “sober ride home.”